giant reed

How to Grow and Care for giant reed

giant reed · Arundo donax
Also known as: distaff cane; great reed; reed grass; Spanish cane; vineyard cane; water reed

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act (Northern Ireland) as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN NORTHERN IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing giant reed

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act (Northern Ireland) as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN NORTHERN IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

How to Water giant reed?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for giant reed?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for giant reed?

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What Soil Is Best for giant reed?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for giant reed?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize giant reed?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune giant reed?

Leaves can be cut off when they die back in late autumn

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How to Propagate giant reed?

Please see cultivation notes

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How to Transplant giant reed?

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How to Care for giant reed in Winter?

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How to Plant giant reed?

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act (Northern Ireland) as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN NORTHERN IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

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How to Repot giant reed?

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How to Harvest giant reed?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of giant reed

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Attributes of giant reed

Plant typeGrass Like
Height4-8 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
OriginMediterranean

Scientific Classification

Species
Arundo donax
Genus
Arundo
Family
Poaceae
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